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Santa Anita/Oak Tree: Race 4, exacta box, Lillie Langtry/Smart Seattle/House of Grace/La Nez.

Father Time...Gets a slight edge from this corner over Mastery. The Euro bettors also saw it that way in the last two races -- although Mastery proved the better of the two then. But, this guy had some trouble last time so we'll hope for the turnaround.
Mastery...Like the top pick, drops weight, gets first-time Lasix, and has some good synthetic track experience.
Cloudy's Knight...There is clearly some back-class here -- but, while the first two back from a long layoff were impressive, can the 9YO continue the winning, and on a new surface to boot?
Nite Light.

Wager: $5 WP on Father Time.
...$4 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Lillie Langtry...Solid in top company in Europe this year.
Smart Seattle...Half to Nationbuilder a winner on the flat and over the jumps. Just seems to be going in the right direction and should appreciate the return to turf.
House of Grace...Solid maiden win on grass in debut at Saratoga. Followed with a narrow stakes score at KEE in an off-the-turfer.
La Nez.

Wager: $5 WP on Lillie Langtry.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Blind Luck...Already a G1 winner this track and trip.
She Be Wild...Took the lead and just caught in the G1 Alcibiades -- but should benefit from that two-turn education.
Devil May Care...Broke maiden convincingly in career debut. Followed with a G1 win. Overcame trouble in both.
Connie and Michael.

Wager: $5 WP on Blind Luck.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Forever Together...Defending champ hasn't put together quite the record this year that she did in 2008, but that 3rd-place finish last time is better than it looks as she came from way, way, way back to actually threaten for the win late. Should have her set to go well here.
Midday...Been keeping top company in Europe and that's enough to make her dangerous in this race.
Magical Fantasy...She's perhaps a little bit under-the-radar, but with three G1s to her credit this year she's vying for the divisional crown.
Rutherienne.

Wager: $5 WP on Forever Time.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Ventura...Another of the defending champs this weekend. She comes in off of the same Woodbine G1 against the boys -- but this year she was a convincing winner. Looks to be at the top of her game.
Informed Decision...Undefeated on synthetics.
Seventh Street...Could be interesting on the cutback.
Sara Louise.

Wager: $5 WP on Ventura.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

Music Note...Seasonal debut was disappointing but two since seem to indicate she's something special. Tough if she takes to the synthetic surface -- and 10/29 work says she'll be OK.
Rainbow View...Steady diet of G1s in Europe. Nice try at Woodbine last time.
Cocoa Beach...Second in this race last year and a good try in a prep for this earlier in the meet.
Careless Jewel.

Wager: $5 WP on Music Note.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 tri box top four.

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